Reusing same bellows again

[saaristo]

I need to address the corrosion on the DPS-A outdrive and I have now been organizing myself needed tools and materials and soda blasters and what not. However, what got me thinking was if I can reuse the same bellows again - these are practically new, installed like six months ago and driven maybe 20 hrs. I'm guessing they were glued (the shop did it). So how easy they are to get off and clean from glue residues and can I use them again when done with the painting?

 

[Horigan]

It's reasonable to re-use a six month old bellows. The true answer will be how it looks once removed and cleaned up. There may not be a sealant. If there is it's likely a soft Permatex sealant.

 

[BRICH1260]

Age wise the bellows should still be good but depending on how easy they come off, you may tear or damage the sealing surfaces and may end up needing to purchase another. As a good bellows seal is imperative to drive life, if in doubt, I would replace.